Cas no 527-17-3 (2,3,5,6-Tetramethyl-p-benzoquinone)

2,3,5,6-Tetramethyl-p-benzoquinone is a symmetrically substituted quinone derivative characterized by its four methyl groups positioned ortho to the carbonyl functionalities. This compound exhibits notable stability and redox activity, making it useful as an intermediate in organic synthesis and as an electron acceptor in charge-transfer complexes. Its rigid, planar structure and electron-deficient quinoid core contribute to its utility in materials science, particularly in the development of conductive polymers and photochemical applications. The methyl substituents enhance solubility in organic solvents while maintaining thermal stability. This compound is also employed in mechanistic studies of electron-transfer processes due to its well-defined electrochemical properties.
2,3,5,6-Tetramethyl-p-benzoquinone structure
527-17-3 structure
Product Name:2,3,5,6-Tetramethyl-p-benzoquinone
CAS No:527-17-3
MF:C10H12O2
MW:164.201083183289
MDL:MFCD00001604
CID:368907
PubChem ID:329748289
Update Time:2025-05-27

2,3,5,6-Tetramethyl-p-benzoquinone Chemical and Physical Properties

Names and Identifiers

    • 2,3,5,6-Tetramethylcyclohexa-2,5-diene-1,4-dione
    • Tetramethyl-1,4-benzoquinone
    • 2,5-Cyclohexadiene-1,4-dione,2,3,5,6-tetramethyl-
    • Duroquinone
    • 2,3,5,6-Tetram
    • 2,3,5,6-Tetramethyl-1,4-benzoquinone
    • 2,3,5,6-tetramethyl-1,4-BQ
    • 2,3,5,6-Tetramethylbenzoquinone
    • 2,3,5,6-tetramethyl-p-benzoquinone
    • p-Benzoquinone,2,3,5,6-tetramethyl
    • p-Benzoquinone,tetramethyl
    • tetramethylbenzoquinone
    • Tetramethyl-p-quinone
    • Tetramethylquinone
    • Tetramethyl-p-benzoquinone
    • p-Benzoquinone, tetramethyl-
    • p-Benzoquinone, 2,3,5,6-tetramethyl-
    • 2,5-Cyclohexadiene-1,4-dione, 2,3,5,6-tetramethyl-
    • p-Benzoquinone, tetramethyl-, semiquinone
    • 2,3,5,6-Tetrameth
    • tetramethyl benzoquinone
    • DB01927
    • FT-0625631
    • Duroquinone, 97%
    • InChI=1/C10H12O2/c1-5-6(2)10(12)8(4)7(3)9(5)11/h1-4H
    • 2,3,5,6-Tetramethylbenzo-1,4-quinone
    • CHEMBL151604
    • NSC-2068
    • Duroquinone, Standard for quantitative NMR, TraceCERT(R)
    • EINECS 208-409-8
    • 2,4-dione, 2,3,5,6-tetramethyl-
    • UNII-X0Q8791R69
    • SY051484
    • NS00032563
    • 2,5,6-Tetramethyl-1,4-benzoquinone
    • CCRIS 2989
    • AC-27924
    • tetramethylcyclohexa-2,5-diene-1,4-dione
    • MFCD00001604
    • 2,5,6-Tetramethyl-p-benzoquinone
    • CHEBI:42023
    • NSC2068
    • NSC 2068
    • HMS1667I20
    • AKOS004903738
    • CS-0153601
    • 2,3,5,6-tetramethyl-[1,4]benzoquinone
    • D70252
    • DUROQUINONE [MI]
    • Q2423089
    • AI3-61045
    • 2,5,6-Tetramethylbenzoquinone
    • X0Q8791R69
    • 2,3,5,6-Tetramethylbenzo-1,4-quinone #
    • 2,3,5,6-tetramethyl-2,5-cyclohexadiene-1,4-dione
    • p-Benzoquinone,3,5,6-tetramethyl-
    • DTXSID50200659
    • T0672
    • 527-17-3
    • AS-67719
    • 1,4-Diodo-2,3,5,6-Tetramethylbenzene
    • SCHEMBL58325
    • p-Benzoquinone, 2,3,5,6-tetramethyl-(8CI)
    • STL356801
    • pBenzoquinone, tetramethyl
    • 2,3,5,6Tetramethylpbenzoquinone
    • 2,3,5,6Tetramethylbenzoquinone
    • 2,5Cyclohexadiene1,4dione, 2,3,5,6tetramethyl
    • DTXCID30123150
    • 2,3,5,6Tetramethyl1,4benzoquinone
    • pBenzoquinone, 2,3,5,6tetramethyl
    • pBenzoquinone, tetramethyl, semiquinone
    • Tetramethylpbenzoquinone
    • Tetramethyl1,4benzoquinone
    • Tetramethylpquinone
    • 2,3,5,6-Tetramethyl-p-benzoquinone
    • MDL： MFCD00001604
    • Inchi： 1S/C10H12O2/c1-5-6(2)10(12)8(4)7(3)9(5)11/h1-4H3
    • InChI Key： WAMKWBHYPYBEJY-UHFFFAOYSA-N
    • SMILES： O=C1C(C)=C(C)C(C(C)=C1C)=O

Computed Properties

  • Exact Mass: 164.08400
  • Monoisotopic Mass: 164.084
  • Isotope Atom Count: 0
  • Hydrogen Bond Donor Count: 0
  • Hydrogen Bond Acceptor Count: 2
  • Heavy Atom Count: 12
  • Rotatable Bond Count: 0
  • Complexity: 268
  • Covalently-Bonded Unit Count: 1
  • Defined Atom Stereocenter Count: 0
  • Undefined Atom Stereocenter Count : 0
  • Defined Bond Stereocenter Count: 0
  • Undefined Bond Stereocenter Count: 0
  • Surface Charge: 0
  • Tautomer Count: 11
  • XLogP3: 2.2
  • Topological Polar Surface Area: 34.1

Experimental Properties

  • Color/Form: Yellow acicular crystals
  • Density: 1.0326 (rough estimate)
  • Melting Point: 110-112?°C (lit.)
  • Boiling Point: 251.67°C (rough estimate)
  • Flash Point: 83.6 oC
  • Refractive Index: 1.5220 (estimate)
  • PSA: 34.14000
  • LogP: 1.81100
  • Solubility: Soluble in ethanol, benzene, ether, sulfuric acid and hot petroleum ether, insoluble in water.
  • Merck: 3470

2,3,5,6-Tetramethyl-p-benzoquinone Security Information

2,3,5,6-Tetramethyl-p-benzoquinone Customs Data

  • HS CODE：2914690090
  • Customs Data：

    China Customs Code:

    2914690090

    Overview:

    2914690090 Other Quinones. VAT:17.0% Tax refund rate:9.0% Regulatory conditions:nothing MFN tariff:5.5% general tariff:30.0%

    Summary:

    2914690090 other quinones.Supervision conditions:None.VAT:17.0%.Tax rebate rate:9.0%.MFN tariff:5.5%.General tariff:30.0%

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2,3,5,6-Tetramethyl-p-benzoquinone Production Method

Production Method 1

Reaction Conditions
1.1 Reagents: Sodium hydroxide Catalysts: Molybdenum ,  Copper Solvents: Methanol ,  Water ;  7 h, 220 °C
1.2 Reagents: Water
Reference
Cu-Mo doped zeolite ZSM-5 catalyzed conversion of lignin to alkyl phenols with high selectivity
Singh, Sunit Kumar; et al, Catalysis Science & Technology, 2015, 5(4), 2117-2124

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